Features of the Imprudence viewers

Imprudence has many features and improvements over the regular Second Life viewer, including countless user interface improvements and numerous OpenSim-specific features and fixes. Listed below are some the features we included in the Experimental Release viewers, as well as those of the Stable Releases. We have categorized them for easier viewing.

Please edit this page to add descriptions for features listed here, or add Imprudence features we haven't listed yet.

Here are some of the features we listed so far:

Stable Release Features

In the stable releases of the Imprudence viewer we have included the features below. Click on the link of a specific feature to get more information about it.
This list is not complete, but it should give you a good example of the changes we have made to our viewer compared to the version 1.x viewers made by Linden lab. With the advent of viewer 1.4.0 Beta 1 (june 2011) all the Experimental Releases Features are included in the stable release as well.

Built-in Animation Overrider{{#if: 1.3.0 Beta 32010-05-07 | (Released{{#if: 2010-05-07 | on 2010-05-07 }}{{#if: 1.3.0 Beta 3 | in version 1.3.0 Beta 3 }})}}{{#if: Unlike scripted AOs, Imprudence's built in animation overrider (View > Animation Overrider) works in no-script zones, and doesn't contribute to script lag. You can even turn the AO on or off right from the toolbar! | Unlike scripted AOs, Imprudence's built in animation overrider (View > Animation Overrider) works in no-script zones, and doesn't contribute to script lag. You can even turn the AO on or off right from the toolbar! }} }}

Restore to Last Position{{#if: 1.1.02009-06-07 | (Released{{#if: 2009-06-07 | on 2009-06-07 }}{{#if: 1.1.0 | in version 1.1.0 }})}}{{#if: Rezzes the object at the coordinates it had the last time it was picked up. Important: Read the details before using this feature, or you might rez your object somewhere unexpected! | Rezzes the object at the coordinates it had the last time it was picked up. Important: Read the details before using this feature, or you might rez your object somewhere unexpected! }} }}

}}{{#if: Link and Unlink | {{#if: Link and Unlink | *

Link and Unlink{{#if: 1.2.02009-11-26 | (Released{{#if: 2009-11-26 | on 2009-11-26 }}{{#if: 1.2.0 | in version 1.2.0 }})}}{{#if: with the addition of 2 buttons you can Link and Unlink object directly from the build window. | with the addition of 2 buttons you can Link and Unlink object directly from the build window. }} }}

Copy primitive parameters in the object tab{{#if: 1.4.0 Experimental2010-09-04 | (Released{{#if: 2010-09-04 | on 2010-09-04 }}{{#if: 1.4.0 Experimental | in version 1.4.0 Experimental }})}}{{#if: Copy and Paste the X, Y and Z value for location, size or rotation, of any primative you can modify, to any other primitive. | Copy and Paste the X, Y and Z value for location, size or rotation, of any primative you can modify, to any other primitive. }} }}

}}{{#if: Local texture support | {{#if: Local texture support | *

Local texture support{{#if: 1.4.0 Experimental2010-09-04 | (Released{{#if: 2010-09-04 | on 2010-09-04 }}{{#if: 1.4.0 Experimental | in version 1.4.0 Experimental }})}}{{#if: You can now preview textures inworld without uploading, straight from your harddrive. Open the texture picker, then select the “Computer” tab to paste an image from your computer onto a prim. Updating the texture on your computer updates the prim inworld. Other users won’t be able to see the textures until you upload them. | You can now preview textures inworld without uploading, straight from your harddrive. Open the texture picker, then select the “Computer” tab to paste an image from your computer onto a prim. Updating the texture on your computer updates the prim inworld. Other users won’t be able to see the textures until you upload them. }} }}

Unread IM Count{{#if: 1.2.02009-11-26 | (Released{{#if: 2009-11-26 | on 2009-11-26 }}{{#if: 1.2.0 | in version 1.2.0 }})}}{{#if: The "New IM" popup button now shows you how many new IMs you have, and the Communicate window title tells you how many unread messages you have in other IM tabs. | The "New IM" popup button now shows you how many new IMs you have, and the Communicate window title tells you how many unread messages you have in other IM tabs. }} }}

Ignore Group Chat{{#if: 1.3.0 RC22010-08-28 | (Released{{#if: 2010-08-28 | on 2010-08-28 }}{{#if: 1.3.0 RC2 | in version 1.3.0 RC2 }})}}{{#if: Uncheck "Join Group Chat" in any group info window to shield yourself from annoying, spammy group chat from that group. | Uncheck "Join Group Chat" in any group info window to shield yourself from annoying, spammy group chat from that group. }} }}

}}{{#if: Chatbar as a commandline | {{#if: Chatbar as a commandline | *

Autocomplete for avatar names{{#if: 1.4.0 Experimental2010-09-18 | (Released{{#if: 2010-09-18 | on 2010-09-18 }}{{#if: 1.4.0 Experimental | in version 1.4.0 Experimental }})}}{{#if: Start typing a name in the chatbar then press TAB to cycle through potential matches | Start typing a name in the chatbar then press TAB to cycle through potential matches }} }}

Inventory

Inventory Quick Filter{{#if: 1.1.0 RC12009-02-03 | (Released{{#if: 2009-02-03 | on 2009-02-03 }}{{#if: 1.1.0 RC1 | in version 1.1.0 RC1 }})}}{{#if: The Inventory window has a new Quick Filter list to easily show only items of a certain type. | The Inventory window has a new Quick Filter list to easily show only items of a certain type. }} }}

}}{{#if: Worn Items Tab | {{#if: Worn Items Tab | *

Worn Items Tab{{#if: 1.1.0 RC12009-02-03 | (Released{{#if: 2009-02-03 | on 2009-02-03 }}{{#if: 1.1.0 RC1 | in version 1.1.0 RC1 }})}}{{#if: The Inventory window has a new "Worn Items" tab which shows you all items that your avatar is wearing and on what attachment point. | The Inventory window has a new "Worn Items" tab which shows you all items that your avatar is wearing and on what attachment point. }} }}

Double-click to wear attachments{{#if: 1.2.02009-11-26 | (Released{{#if: 2009-11-26 | on 2009-11-26 }}{{#if: 1.2.0 | in version 1.2.0 }})}}{{#if: You can double click on inventory objects to wear (or unwear) them as attachments. | You can double click on inventory objects to wear (or unwear) them as attachments. }} }}

Temporary Texture Uploads{{#if: 1.3.0 Beta 12010-03-15 | (Released{{#if: 2010-03-15 | on 2010-03-15 }}{{#if: 1.3.0 Beta 1 | in version 1.3.0 Beta 1 }})}}{{#if: When uploading an image, select "Temporary Image (Free)" to upload it for free. Temporary textures are intended for testing and preview purposes only. They exist only on the sim they are uploaded to, will disappear from your inventory when you log off, and may disappear from the sim when it restarts | When uploading an image, select "Temporary Image (Free)" to upload it for free. Temporary textures are intended for testing and preview purposes only. They exist only on the sim they are uploaded to, will disappear from your inventory when you log off, and may disappear from the sim when it restarts }} }}

Installation / Login

Confirmation dialogs to prevent accidents{{#if: 1.1.02009-06-07 | (Released{{#if: 2009-06-07 | on 2009-06-07 }}{{#if: 1.1.0 | in version 1.1.0 }})}}{{#if: Certain actions now have optional confirmation dialogs ("Are you sure?") to avoid harmful or embarrassing accidents, such as teleporting home or taking off all your clothes when you didn't intend to. | Certain actions now have optional confirmation dialogs ("Are you sure?") to avoid harmful or embarrassing accidents, such as teleporting home or taking off all your clothes when you didn't intend to. }} }}

Grid Manager{{#if: 1.2 beta2009-11-28 | (Released{{#if: 2009-11-28 | on 2009-11-28 }}{{#if: 1.2 beta | in version 1.2 beta }})}}{{#if: The Grid Manager allows you to customize the list of grids you can connect to, plus it comes pre-loaded with a variety of popular grids already. | The Grid Manager allows you to customize the list of grids you can connect to, plus it comes pre-loaded with a variety of popular grids already. }} }}

Group functionality updates{{#if: 1.4.0 Experimental2010-09-18 | (Released{{#if: 2010-09-18 | on 2010-09-18 }}{{#if: 1.4.0 Experimental | in version 1.4.0 Experimental }})}}{{#if: Complete fine tuning of Group Notices, Group Chat and Group Visibility in the Group management window | Complete fine tuning of Group Notices, Group Chat and Group Visibility in the Group management window }} }}

}}{{#if: “Single name box” login | {{#if: “Single name box” login | *

“Single name box” login{{#if: 1.4.0 Experimental2011-04-02 | (Released{{#if: 2011-04-02 | on 2011-04-02 }}{{#if: 1.4.0 Experimental | in version 1.4.0 Experimental }})}}{{#if: You can type in your full avatar name in a single box instead of two for Second Life Grid. That will allow users that have new style usernames to login without having to type “Resident” in the old style Last Name box. Other grids still use separate First and Last name boxes. | You can type in your full avatar name in a single box instead of two for Second Life Grid. That will allow users that have new style usernames to login without having to type “Resident” in the old style Last Name box. Other grids still use separate First and Last name boxes. }} }}

}}{{#if: Login and passwords now saved for each grid. | {{#if: Login and passwords now saved for each grid. | *

Login and passwords now saved for each grid.{{#if: 1.4.0 Experimental2011-04-19 | (Released{{#if: 2011-04-19 | on 2011-04-19 }}{{#if: 1.4.0 Experimental | in version 1.4.0 Experimental }})}}{{#if: No more having to re-enter your first/last/username and password when you login to a different grid! Usernames are also now stored in the grid manager (grids that want to support usernames can enable their entry by adding the boolean “username_compat” to their grid info). | No more having to re-enter your first/last/username and password when you login to a different grid! Usernames are also now stored in the grid manager (grids that want to support usernames can enable their entry by adding the boolean “username_compat” to their grid info). }} }}

Navigation / Teleport

{{#if: Minimap Radar | {{#if: Minimap Radar | *

Minimap Radar{{#if: 1.2.0 Beta 12009-09-28 | (Released{{#if: 2009-09-28 | on 2009-09-28 }}{{#if: 1.2.0 Beta 1 | in version 1.2.0 Beta 1 }})}}{{#if: The minimap features a built-in "avatar radar" to tell you who is nearby and perform actions like sending them an IM, opening their profile, focusing your camera on them, ejecting them (if you own the land), and more. Click the button in the lower left corner of the minimap to open or close the radar. | The minimap features a built-in "avatar radar" to tell you who is nearby and perform actions like sending them an IM, opening their profile, focusing your camera on them, ejecting them (if you own the land), and more. Click the button in the lower left corner of the minimap to open or close the radar. }} }}

}}{{#if: Enhanced Minimap | {{#if: Enhanced Minimap | *

Enhanced Minimap{{#if: 1.2.02009-11-26 | (Released{{#if: 2009-11-26 | on 2009-11-26 }}{{#if: 1.2.0 | in version 1.2.0 }})}}{{#if: The minimap has better zooming, panning (Shift-Click and drag), double click to teleport, and other improvements. Right click the minimap for options. | The minimap has better zooming, panning (Shift-Click and drag), double click to teleport, and other improvements. Right click the minimap for options. }} }}

Offer Teleport button in IM window{{#if: | (Released{{#if: | on }}{{#if: | in version }})}}{{#if: The IM window now has a button to offer a teleport to the person you're IMing with. | The IM window now has a button to offer a teleport to the person you're IMing with. }} }}

Open Sim features

{{#if: Improved OpenSim support | {{#if: Improved OpenSim support | *

Improved OpenSim support{{#if: 1.3.0 Beta 32010-05-07 | (Released{{#if: 2010-05-07 | on 2010-05-07 }}{{#if: 1.3.0 Beta 3 | in version 1.3.0 Beta 3 }})}}{{#if: Support for up to 100 groups, 99% hollow prims, 1% hole size, megaprims up to 256m in size, and prim Z position up to 10km on OpenSim. OpenSim grid names are also used instead of "Second Life." | Support for up to 100 groups, 99% hollow prims, 1% hole size, megaprims up to 256m in size, and prim Z position up to 10km on OpenSim. OpenSim grid names are also used instead of "Second Life." }} }}

}}{{#if: Variable region size | {{#if: Variable region size | *

Variable region size{{#if: 1.4.0 Experimental2011-03-20 | (Released{{#if: 2011-03-20 | on 2011-03-20 }}{{#if: 1.4.0 Experimental | in version 1.4.0 Experimental }})}}{{#if: Support for the variable region size on Aurora. This allows Aurora sims sizes to be set different than 256 × 256 meters. | Support for the variable region size on Aurora. This allows Aurora sims sizes to be set different than 256 × 256 meters. }} }}

Preferences / Settings

Improved Pie Menu Layouts{{#if: 1.1.02009-06-07 | (Released{{#if: 2009-06-07 | on 2009-06-07 }}{{#if: 1.1.0 | in version 1.1.0 }})}}{{#if: The layouts for all pie menus have been improved to be more consistent, useful, and easy to learn. Legacy pie menus are also available (Preferences > Advanced tab > Use legacy pie menus). | The layouts for all pie menus have been improved to be more consistent, useful, and easy to learn. Legacy pie menus are also available (Preferences > Advanced tab > Use legacy pie menus). }} }}

}}{{#if: Windlight Toolbar | {{#if: Windlight Toolbar | *

Windlight Toolbar{{#if: 1.2.0 Beta12009-09-28 | (Released{{#if: 2009-09-28 | on 2009-09-28 }}{{#if: 1.2.0 Beta1 | in version 1.2.0 Beta1 }})}}{{#if: Included is a new tab along the bottom of the screen for quick access to your Windlight presets and certain graphics options. | Included is a new tab along the bottom of the screen for quick access to your Windlight presets and certain graphics options. }} }}

Animation List{{#if: 1.2.0 Beta1 | (Released{{#if: | on }}{{#if: 1.2.0 Beta1 | in version 1.2.0 Beta1 }})}}{{#if: "Advanced > Animation List". Lists the animations you are playing, and allows you to selectively stop them and revoke animation permissions from scripted objects. | "Advanced > Animation List". Lists the animations you are playing, and allows you to selectively stop them and revoke animation permissions from scripted objects. }} }}

}}{{#if: Hide Selection Outlines | {{#if: Hide Selection Outlines | *

Hide Selection Outlines{{#if: 1.2.0 Beta1 | (Released{{#if: | on }}{{#if: 1.2.0 Beta1 | in version 1.2.0 Beta1 }})}}{{#if: This can help make it easier to see when editing small objects, and improves performance when selecting a large number of prims | This can help make it easier to see when editing small objects, and improves performance when selecting a large number of prims }} }}

Choose Default Chat Channel{{#if: 1.2.0 Beta1 | (Released{{#if: | on }}{{#if: 1.2.0 Beta1 | in version 1.2.0 Beta1 }})}}{{#if: You can now select a default channel number to chat on, for interacting with scripted devices. Turn on "Preferences > Text Chat > Show custom chat channel" (a checkbox near the bottom of the window). | You can now select a default channel number to chat on, for interacting with scripted devices. Turn on "Preferences > Text Chat > Show custom chat channel" (a checkbox near the bottom of the window). }} }}

}}{{#if: New Profile Layout | {{#if: New Profile Layout | *

New Profile Layout{{#if: 1.2.02009-11-26 | (Released{{#if: 2009-11-26 | on 2009-11-26 }}{{#if: 1.2.0 | in version 1.2.0 }})}}{{#if: Includes the ability to copy an avatar's key and invite them to a group. | Includes the ability to copy an avatar's key and invite them to a group. }} }}

Private Look At{{#if: 1.3.0 Beta52010-06-23 | (Released{{#if: 2010-06-23 | on 2010-06-23 }}{{#if: 1.3.0 Beta5 | in version 1.3.0 Beta5 }})}}{{#if: Enable "Advanced > Character > Private Look At" to stop other people from knowing where your avatar is looking. (Note: This feature cannot be enabled at the same time as "Show Look At".) | Enable "Advanced > Character > Private Look At" to stop other people from knowing where your avatar is looking. (Note: This feature cannot be enabled at the same time as "Show Look At".) }} }}

Preview animations inworld{{#if: 1.4.0 Experimental2010-09-04 | (Released{{#if: 2010-09-04 | on 2010-09-04 }}{{#if: 1.4.0 Experimental | in version 1.4.0 Experimental }})}}{{#if: Set the “PreviewAnimInWorld” debug setting to TRUE to use this feature. | Set the “PreviewAnimInWorld” debug setting to TRUE to use this feature. }} }}

}}{{#if: Name/Friends Alerts | {{#if: Name/Friends Alerts | *

Name/Friends Alerts{{#if: 1.4.0 Experimental2010-09-11 | (Released{{#if: 2010-09-11 | on 2010-09-11 }}{{#if: 1.4.0 Experimental | in version 1.4.0 Experimental }})}}{{#if: Highlights text in open and group chat when from a friend or if your name or up to 3 of your nicknames are mentioned | Highlights text in open and group chat when from a friend or if your name or up to 3 of your nicknames are mentioned }} }}

Font selection from pre-installed fonts{{#if: 1.4.0 Experimental2010-09-11 | (Released{{#if: 2010-09-11 | on 2010-09-11 }}{{#if: 1.4.0 Experimental | in version 1.4.0 Experimental }})}}{{#if: SChanges the fonts used in the viewer to give you greater control over the look of the UI | SChanges the fonts used in the viewer to give you greater control over the look of the UI }} }}

42 group support{{#if: 1.3.12011-02-25 | (Released{{#if: 2011-02-25 | on 2011-02-25 }}{{#if: 1.3.1 | in version 1.3.1 }})}}{{#if: The viewer now comes as standard with the 42 groups support. | The viewer now comes as standard with the 42 groups support. }} }}

Media on a Prim{{#if: 1.4.0 Experimental2011-04-02 | (Released{{#if: 2011-04-02 | on 2011-04-02 }}{{#if: 1.4.0 Experimental | in version 1.4.0 Experimental }})}}{{#if: Added media interaction similar to Viewer 2′s Media On A Prim (MOAP), but still using parcel media only (not per-prim media like true MOAP has). Go to Preferences > Audio & Video, and enable “Media helper widget”. Then if you click on a prim displaying a video or web page, you will zoom in and see some new media controls. Also, web pages are interactive while zoomed in that way; you can click on links, scroll around, etc. | Added media interaction similar to Viewer 2′s Media On A Prim (MOAP), but still using parcel media only (not per-prim media like true MOAP has). Go to Preferences > Audio & Video, and enable “Media helper widget”. Then if you click on a prim displaying a video or web page, you will zoom in and see some new media controls. Also, web pages are interactive while zoomed in that way; you can click on links, scroll around, etc. }} }}

}}{{#if: Imprudence tag color | {{#if: Imprudence tag color | *

Imprudence tag color{{#if: 1.4.0 Experimental2011-04-19 | (Released{{#if: 2011-04-19 | on 2011-04-19 }}{{#if: 1.4.0 Experimental | in version 1.4.0 Experimental }})}}{{#if: Set your Imprudence tag color. You can change your tag color in Preferences > Advanced. (Note: this only affects what you see on your computer, not what other people see.) | Set your Imprudence tag color. You can change your tag color in Preferences > Advanced. (Note: this only affects what you see on your computer, not what other people see.) }} }}

Middle-mouse Paste for Linux{{#if: | (Released{{#if: | on }}{{#if: | in version }})}}{{#if: When running on Linux, Imprudence supports the common Linux idiom of copying text by highlighting it, then pasting by middle clicking. Imprudence also works better with stardard Linux clipboards than the regular SL viewer. | When running on Linux, Imprudence supports the common Linux idiom of copying text by highlighting it, then pasting by middle clicking. Imprudence also works better with stardard Linux clipboards than the regular SL viewer. }} }}

Reworked Preferences window{{#if: 1.4.0. Beta 12011-06-22 | (Released{{#if: 2011-06-22 | on 2011-06-22 }}{{#if: 1.4.0. Beta 1 | in version 1.4.0. Beta 1 }})}}{{#if: The Preferences window has been reworked so the items are easier to read and quicker to find | The Preferences window has been reworked so the items are easier to read and quicker to find }} }}

Search Inventory{{#if: 1.2.02009-11-26 | (Released{{#if: 2009-11-26 | on 2009-11-26 }}{{#if: 1.2.0 | in version 1.2.0 }})}}{{#if: Beside searching inventory objects by name you can also select to search by Creator or Description | Beside searching inventory objects by name you can also select to search by Creator or Description }} }}

Area Object Search{{#if: 1.3.0 RC12010-08-03 | (Released{{#if: 2010-08-03 | on 2010-08-03 }}{{#if: 1.3.0 RC1 | in version 1.3.0 RC1 }})}}{{#if: You can search for objects in the nearby area by name, description, creator, and/or group name. | You can search for objects in the nearby area by name, description, creator, and/or group name. }} }}

Search friends and groups lists{{#if: 1.4.0 Experimental2010-09-18 | (Released{{#if: 2010-09-18 | on 2010-09-18 }}{{#if: 1.4.0 Experimental | in version 1.4.0 Experimental }})}}{{#if: Do a quick search for a friend or a group by typing the name in the search box of the friends or group list window | Do a quick search for a friend or a group by typing the name in the search box of the friends or group list window }} }}

}}{{#if: Full sim radar | {{#if: Full sim radar | *

Full sim radar{{#if: 1.4.0 Experimental2011-04-19 | (Released{{#if: 2011-04-19 | on 2011-04-19 }}{{#if: 1.4.0 Experimental | in version 1.4.0 Experimental }})}}{{#if: Full sim rader in it's own window, not just the radar in the mini-map. Changes to the mini-map are forthcoming, but in the meantime you can access the new radar window from the Advanced menu > Full Radar. | Full sim rader in it's own window, not just the radar in the mini-map. Changes to the mini-map are forthcoming, but in the meantime you can access the new radar window from the Advanced menu > Full Radar. }} }}